Biography
Who is Jonny Evans?
Early life and education
Jonathan Grant Evans was born on January 3, 1988, in Belfast, Ireland. He grew up with a sibling named Corry Evans, who also pursued a career in football. During his youth, he attended Belfast High School and Ashton-on-Mersey School.
As a child, Jonny played for Carnmoney Colts and Lisburn Youth in Drumbo until he was fifteen years old. He was later scouted while playing for Greenisland, the same club where his younger brother Corry and Craig Cathcart played before moving to Manchester United. At the age of nine, he was invited to attend the Manchester United Centre of Excellence in Belfast, and a year later he was invited for a trial in Manchester. Because of rule changes within The Football Association regarding travel distances for young players, his family soon relocated to Manchester so Jonny could train full-time.
Club career highlights
Jonny progressed through Manchester United's youth academy. To gain first-team experience, he went on loan to Royal Antwerp and Sunderland. With Sunderland, he helped the club clinch the Championship title and won the club's Youth Player of the Year award. He later rejoined Sunderland on another loan spell to help the team avoid relegation.
Jonny made his Manchester United debut in September 2007 against Coventry City in the League Cup. Over his career with Manchester United, he played nearly two hundred matches and won eleven trophies, including three Premier League titles, two League Cups, and a UEFA Champions League. In March 2015, he was involved in an incident with Newcastle striker Papiss Cissé where both players were charged by the FA after review, and Jonny denied the charge.
International career
Jonny represented the Northern Ireland national team as a full international from 2006 to 2024. He played over one hundred matches for his country and served as team captain. During the team's run to the round of 16 at UEFA Euro 2016, he played as an ever-present member of the squad. He is recognized as the second-most decorated player in Northern Irish football history and officially retired from international football in August 2024.
Height and personal details
Jonny Evans stands at a height of 188 centimetres. Throughout his professional path, he played primarily as a centre-back and earned recognition for his defensive capabilities across various Premier League clubs and international fixtures.
Birthday and age
Jonny Evans was born on January 3, 1988, which makes Jonny 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Jonny shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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